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  • Listen Like Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,083 views

    Jesus did everything according to the will of the Father because He constantly commune with Him. From His example, we want to learn to (1) LISTEN INTENTLY to God’s Word, and (2) listen WITH A HEART TO OBEY.

    There is one aspect of Jesus that we want to learn today - to LISTEN... to listen carefully to the Word of God. So that we can understand His heart and His will for us. Jesus said in John 8:28-29 "...I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. 29 The one who sent me is ...read more

  • Dramatic Change On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,094 views

    When God comes on the scene or into your life He makes dramatic changes. What a great example Saul is of this. From persecutor to preacher. God’s still has the power to change lives today.

    Introduction: from an unknown source: A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. A few minutes later the doors opened and a young, ...read more

  • Stephen: His Life & His Love; Pt 1 By Dr. Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,754 views

    While in seminary, I was asked, "What is the best translation of the New Testament?" I replied, "My Grandmother." Today Stephen serves as our best example of the qualities of a servant. Let’s examine them together!

    Introduction I. I was standing in the hall following Chapel at Seminary and was asked by a fellow student, what I thought was the best translation of the New Testament was, I replied, "My Grandmother..." Surprised my friend continued his questioning by returning with, "I didn’t know your ...read more

  • "Making A Widow Difference"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    If we are not going to "faint, we need to learn how to get things from God. The widow is our example. God delights in coming to the rescue of his children. This message is a study of the Widow and her cry for help.

    Text: (Luke 18:1-8 KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. ...read more

  • Ask A Stupid Question . . .

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    Jesus is asked a stupid question and gives a wise answer. We get asked some stupid question as Christians some times. We might want to follow Jesus’ example. It might have eternal consequences.

    -I’m sure you’ve all been asked a stupid question before -If you are like me, you’ve probably asked one too -These are some examples of questions taken from real trials These are examples of real courtroom questions and answers that I found online: Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your ...read more

  • Mom On A Mission

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    Encouraging those women who are hardworking and pursuing to become HIS women, regardless of their status quo. These women who are serious about their life, family and community and desire to set a godly example for those who follow.

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on ‘more than rubies.’ Let us turn to Proverbs 31 and see what Lemuel the wise has written pertaining to a wife and mother. Introduction: In the final chapter of Proverbs we have the character of a king according to wisdom, and that of the woman in her own ...read more

  • Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,791 views

    Part 4 of our advent series looks at the much often forgotten character of Joseph who was called to raise the Christ Child as his earthly father. Joseph was an example of how to live an obedient and surrendered life.

    Jesus. What Child is This? Part 3- Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Matthew 1:16, 18-25 In the 7 years I have been a pastor I have noticed a very consistent trend that happens during Christmas time. As the story is being told about Christ and sermons are being preached and songs are being sung ...read more

  • Heroes #5: Daniel's Purpose, Purity And Promotion Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to how we can have our own excellent adventures in God.

    HEROES #5: DANIEL’S PURPOSE, PURITY AND PROMOTION OPENING HUMOUR: Talk about wedding yesterday. Three weeks after her wedding day, Joanna called her pastor in hysterics. She was crying, “Pastor, John and I had our first fight together! It was awful. What am I going to do?" The pastor, leaning ...read more

  • The Quiet Years Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,474 views

    With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

    Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

  • Funeral Sermon For Carson Turner

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2011
     | 3,565 views

    Carson Turner owned a business which he loved called Turners Nursery. Carson was a devoted Christian and so loved in his community. He left many examples of love, care, devotion, and faithfulness to all.

    Funeral Carson Turner Carson Turner owned a business which he loved called Turners Nursery. Carson was a devoted Christian and so loved in his community. He left many examples of love, care, devotion, and faithfulness to all. John 15: 5-8 "I am the Vine Ye are the Branches" 1. Carson ...read more

  • A Canaanite Woman Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,762 views

    Jesus responds to a woman, not simply because he loves all people, but because of the great faith she shows in Jesus.This can be an example for each one of us of how to persevere in prayer and faith in God.

    We Christians often get criticised for our belief in the uniqueness of Christ. People accuse us of being exclusive because we believe that Jesus is the way the truth and the life and no-one comes to the Father except through him. We believe that there’s no other name given under heaven by ...read more

  • Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #7: ‘by The Way Of Humble Service' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,571 views

    A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others.

    John 13:1-15 & 20 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others. Journeying with Jesus through Lent #7 ‘By the ...read more

  • Weaving A Woeful Web

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 13, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,810 views

    Did you hear about the man who created a trap and then became the prey of his own invention. Herod is a prime example of that man. Unfortunately, there are many others in this world who are doing the very same thing.

    The Weaving of a Woeful Web Mark 6:14-29 (Matt. 14:1-9) Jesus was going around working miracles and wonders. Everyone was taking notice. Many were speaking up and expressing their opinion of who they believed that He was. Some believed Him to be a prophet, others said that He was Elijah. ...read more

  • Why Do We Ask Less From God Than He’s Willing To Give?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,326 views

    This message looks at the healing of the paralytic and asks why we settle for less than God's best when we ask from God. It then looks at four examples of how we do similar things today.

    - We want to begin with something that stands out early in the story: the fact that they obviously come for physical healing, but Jesus responds to the man by saying that his sins are forgiven. - Why would Jesus do that? Was He unaware of what they’d come for? (Obviously not.) Was He ...read more

  • Jesus Prayer: Dying, Receiving, Listening-Luke 3:21-22 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,627 views

    Prayer should follow Jesus' example. Prayer is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to the guidance of the Holy Spirit) Prayer is listening (listening quietly to the Voice of God

    January 12 321 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form liker is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to ...read more